KC NARI Remodeled Homes Tour Features 18 Homes

11th Annual KC NARI Remodeled Homes Tour Features Unique Projects, Including a ‘Sustainable Renovation,’ Remodeled Kitchens, Baths, Master Bedrooms, Room Additions

MERRIAM, KAN. (April 2, 2008) – The 11th Annual KC NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Remodeled Homes Tour features unique projects ranging from an updated 1940’s kitchen to a whole-house remodel using renewable resources. Eighteen homes throughout the metropolitan area, including eight in Kansas City, Mo., and nine in Johnson County, Kan., will be showcased on the tour which will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., April 19 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun., April 20. (The KC NARI Remodeled Homes Tour is not associated with the Parade of Homes.)

Tickets to NARI’s Remodeled Homes Tour are $10 per person. A portion of the proceeds benefits Habitat ReStore, a division of Habitat for Humanity. Tickets may be purchased at any of the remodeled homes during the tour.

Homes of Note:

Leawood whole-house remodel features sustainable renovation
Contractor Earthway Enterprises used renewable resources and recycled as much material as possible when remodeling Scott and Kelsey Kelley’s home at 8741 Aberdeen, Leawood, Kan. The whole-house remodel features an open floor plan of the kitchen, dining room and living room, custom cabinets and a master bedroom addition. Scott B. Kelley, CR, owner of Earthway Enterprises, is in the process of establishing a Green Building Council and certification program for the Kansas City area that will promote energy efficiency and environmentally friendly building solutions with the residential and remodeling industries.

A 1940’s kitchen redo
The 1940’s kitchen of Tom and Sherry Hilleary desperately needed to be updated. The dated décor and dysfunctional layout required removing two load-bearing walls, expanding the kitchen into the garage, and opening the adjacent dining room and old breakfast room. The home is located at 420 W. 50th St. in Kansas City, Mo. The contractor is Randy Metzler, CR, owner of Metzler Remodeling, Inc.

A 1920’s update that some said could not be done
Several home remodelers told Ed and Ann McLiney that it would be impossible to remove structural walls to open up the kitchen of their 1920’s home. CMC Remodeling, Inc. was able to accomplish the ‘impossible’ by concealing two new steel beams in the ceiling in order to create the open, ‘farmhouse-style kitchen.’ CMC Remodeling owner, Charles Copeland, CKBR, added a large, custom cherry table with drawers on one side that double as a well-used work space, a farmhouse sink, granite counters, a pantry and powder room. The home is located at 644 W. 60th Terr., Kansas City, Mo.

Ward Parkway home blends old and new
Rob and Susan Smith wanted to update their kitchen in their three-story turn-of-the-century Ward Parkway home, while maintaining the home’s traditional feel. Contractor Mike Steed, CR, owner of Steed Remodeling, revised the floor plan to create a large open space, better work flow and room for a full-size breakfast table. A mudroom was added adjacent to the kitchen for functional storage. Prior to this remodel project, the homeowners had Steed Remodeling paint their exterior, add new metal roofs, and remodel the master suite and three baths. The home is located at 1055 W. 55th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Kansas City chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), is a professional organization representing 298 professional remodeling experts, including contractors, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers and lenders. NARI members must complete an extensive application process, be in business for at least one year and follow the organization’s code of ethics.
For more information on the KC NARI Remodeled Homes Tour and for a complete list of homes, visit www.remodelingkc.com.

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18 Homes on the KC NARI Remodeled Homes Tour by city:

Blue Springs, Mo.
3250 NW 51st Terrace
Whole-house remodel
Contractor: House & Renner Construction, Inc.

Kansas City, Mo.
420 W. 50th St.
Kitchen remodel
Contractor: Metzler Remodeling, Inc.

644 W. 60th Terrace
Kitchen remodel
Contractor: CMC Remodeling, Inc.

1011 Romany Road
Room additions, plus three-season porch remodeled
Contractor: Danan Contracting

1055 W. 55th Street
Kitchen remodel
Contractor: Steed Remodeling

1208 Stratford
Kitchen remodel
Contractors: MSC Enterprises, Inc. and Deatherage Home Designs, Inc.

1215 W. 61st Street
Master suite and bathroom remodel
Contractor: Brown Restoration, Inc.

5730 Ward Parkway
Kitchen remodel
Contractor: Lyon Construction + Design, LLC

1208 W. 61st Street
Kitchen remodel
Contractor: Schloegel Design Remodel

Leawood, Kan.
2809 W. 97th Terrace
Basement remodel
Contractor: Rhino Builders, Inc.

8741 Aberdeen
Whole-house remodel
Contractor: Earthway Enterprises, LLC

10223 Lee Boulevard
Kitchen remodel
Contractor: CabinetReface.com

2309 W. 125th Street
Whole-house remodel
Contractors: MSC Enterprises, Inc. and Design Connection, Inc.

12117 Wenonga
Whole-house remodel
Contractor: ALH Home Renovations, LLC

Olathe, Kan.
15670 W. 139th Street
Main level remodel
Contractor: RARE Construction

Overland Park, Kan.
12900 Woodson Street
Main floor remodel
Contractor: CHC Creative Remodeling

Prairie Village, Kan.
4604 W. 88th Street
Whole-house remodel
Contractor: Schloegel Design Remodel

7740 Aberdeen Street
Kitchen remodel
Contractors: Metzler Remodeling, Inc. and Karen Ecton Interior Design